With the school year over and the long summer days stretching ahead, you are probably looking at how you can keep young ones entertained and enjoying time outside — and away from those screens! For those with trampolines and pools, it’s easy to allow the young ones to enjoy their fun outside, but you will want to take a few moments to make sure that you have a proper understanding of how backyard activities can impact your homeowner’s insurance…..and your child’s safety.
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Holiday Mishaps: Are You Covered?
Regardless of what you celebrate or how you celebrate, the holiday season is one of love, laughter, and fun. However, what should you do in the case of an accident or mishap? Are you protected from financial obligations if something bad were to happen at your celebration?
Understanding Natural Disasters with Respect to Insurance
Insurance is one of the most valuable things in the world — when you have the right type at the right time. As we prepare for another hurricane season, now is the time to start learning about the relationship between natural disasters and insurance. While it might not seem like the most logical connection point, there’s a lot to know to help you protect yourself and your assets as much as possible!
Safety on the Road: Let’s Talk Tires & What to Know
Other than the airbag, one of the more valuable parts of your car is the connection between the car and the road. In other words, your tires. Your tire health and protection is a key part of your road safety, though many don’t think about it until they are in need. Especially with all of the rain and construction that Houston, Texas has. Construction means less shoulders on the freeway and more debris in the road = more issues with tires.
If you’re curious to learn more about tire safety and what to do if you have a tire problem, read on for the essential details!
Summer Safety for Texans & What You Can Do
Texas summers are no joke. They are hot and humid as heck yet could be fatal if you don’t plan and take heed of various warnings. If you want to make the most out of the summer without putting yourself in the danger zone, then you’re in the right place. Consider this your go-to guide for how to stay safe this summer so that it’s all about furthering the good times this summer and every summer.
Smart Gadgets to Keep Your Home and Car Safe
You put a lot of time into making your car and home just right. So, you want to protect your investments as much as possible, right? One of the essential details to think about is gadgets and which ones can really help you with that goal. While they often can get a bad reputation, they can be a great choice for making safety a priority with a lot more convenience than you’d think!
What to Do If You Hit An Animal With Your Vehicle
It’s every driver’s worst nightmare to be in an auto accident, particularly an accident that involves an animal. However, hitting an animal is a very common cause of an accident and, of course, an insurance claim. Let’s take a look at what to do.
What Happens When Lightning Strikes Your Car?
Last month we wrote about lightning and your home and how to be safe. This month we will talk about when lightning strikes and your car.
Lightning and thunder are common issues whenever a storm rolls up, and we know that happens pretty regularly in the Texas Gulf. You may know how to protect yourself, which is great. But, do you know how to protect yourself when you are in your vehicle? And what about your vehicle itself — is it protected against lightning strikes? Here’s what you’ll want to know about what exactly happens when lightning strikes your car.
Lightning and Your Home – What You Need to Know
Your house will never be struck by lightning, it can’t happen to you, so you don’t need to worry about it, right? Actually, you should be, especially for those of us in Texas where thunder and lightning storms are a regular occurrence. Lightning strikes homes much more often than many believe, which means that there is the potential to have a lot of damage done that can lead to a high amount of losses.
What To Do In the Middle of the Hurricane
We’ve discussed preparation for hurricane season in 4 Tips for Getting Prepared for Hurricane Season and even getting out right before in the last ditch effort in Be Sure You Are Prepared to Bug Out – Emergency Evacuation Packing. But what happens if that Cat 1 storm turns for the worse, or you had to stay back for one reason or another?